Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025

1. Introduction
Pearl Studios (Pearl Photo & Design/ Vanessa Jo Studios) ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, engage with our services, or become a photography client.

2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information directly from you and automatically through your interactions with our website. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details.

  • Photography Client Data: Images, videos, preferences, and session-related details.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity on our website.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our photography services.

  • To communicate with you about bookings, inquiries, and promotions.

  • To improve our website, services, and user experience.

  • To process transactions and deliver products.

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our business interests.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, website analytics, and marketing.

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

  • Consent-Based Sharing: If you agree to image publication for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.

  • Opt out of marketing communications.

  • Request a copy of your collected data.

  • Restrict processing of your information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at pearlphotodesign@gmail.com

7. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Pearl Studios

Lafayette Indiana

765-490-6222

pearlphotodesign@gmail.com